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Pre-Loaded Kindles

Children’s Services is happy to introduce circulating Kindles that come pre-loaded with children’s books. Kindles can be checked out for 14 days. They cannot be renewed or reserved. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk, or call us at 883-4400 Ext. 150, for more information. The Kindles are made possible by the Friends of the Port Washington Public Library.

Loan Policy

Guidelines for Borrowing & Use:As with any electronic device, use care when handling.- Kindles can only be checked out and returned at theChildren’s Services Desk.- Do not use the book drop and do not return to other- Borrowers of Kindle must be at least 8 years old.- Kindles may be borrowed for 14 days, and may not be- Kindles can only be checked out by Port WashingtonPublic Library card holders.- Kindles cannot be reserved.Fines & Liability:- Overdue fine is $1 per day- Borrower is responsible for costs associated withdamage or loss of Kindle due to neglect or abuse.- Replacement cost is $185

The current list of titles on the Younger Children’s Kindles as of: July 2015

Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Frindle by Andrew Clements

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo

The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes

Odd, Weird, Little by Patrick Jennings

Alvin Hoallergic to girls, school, and other scary things by Lenore Look

The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry

Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan

Marty McGuire by Kate Messner

The current list of titles on the Kindles as of: July 2015

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp by Kathi Appelt

Hold Fast by Blue Balliet

Anything but Typical by Nora Baskin

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Doll Bones by Holly Black

Jinx by Sage Blackwood

The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

Fortby Cynthia DeFelice

Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald

Beholding Bee by Kimberly Newton Fusco

Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaiman

New Kid by Tim Green

Jackie and Me by Dan Gutman

Among The Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Hunt

The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson

Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord

Savvy by Ingrid Law

Heat by Mike Lupica

The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story by R.J. Palacio

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

West of Moon by Margi Preus

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Book 1 of The Olympians Series)

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Book 2 of The Olympians Series)

The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan (Book 3 of The Olympians Series)

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan (Book 4 of The Olympians Series)

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan (Book 5 of The Olympians Series)

Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Saving Kabul Corner by N.H. Senzai

Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin

Counting by 7s by Holly Sloan

Hokey Pokey by Jerry Spinelli

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

The Real Boy by Anne Ursu

Brown Girl Dreamimg by Jacqueline Woodson

The current list of titles on the Parenting Kindles as of: July 2015

Touchpoints: Birth to Three by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.

Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin

The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp

The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp

Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason by Alfie Kohn